Author: Karissa Rosen

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Carry your culture: Ramapo hosts multicultural event

The Multicultural Center here at Ramapo College hosted a painting and empanadas event, “Carry your Culture,” on Sept. 19. The event offered a space for students to come together to meet each other, enjoy great empanadas and paint tote bags with flags, colors and designs representing their ethnicities. During the […]

Medicaid needs to make mental health a priority

With mental health being more prevalent and accepted in the contemporary world, you would think access to decent mental health providers would be readily available, but that’s not the case.  Many people who are on Medicaid are typically underrepresented or a part of minority communities. Those who are insured by […]

Mental health podcast teaches happiness as a skill

The podcast, “The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos,” is one of the best informative mental health podcasts in the market. Santos brought on a special guest, Dr. Rangan Chatterjee, a brilliant author, professor, and host, among other titles, elaborates on some core ideas of his book, “Happy Mind, Happy […]

Aromatherapy is a great self-care tool

If I say the word “coffee,’’ most of us would picture a cup of coffee, no? I’d agree with the “common” or “basic” picture of a simple dainty cup, full of hot, dark bean water. Now, close your eyes and reflect on how you feel when you smell freshly ground […]